BAKED LENTILS WITH CHEESE

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My mom came up with this recipe when I was a teenage vegetarian, and now it is one of my meat-loving husband's favorite dishes and still one of mine to this day.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories Side Dish Casseroles

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

2 cups water
1 ⅔ cups dry lentils
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
2 large onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 large carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a 3 quart casserole, combine the water and lentils. Season with the bay leaf, salt, pepper, marjoram, sage and thyme. Stir in onions, garlic, and stewed tomatoes.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir in the carrots and celery. Cover and continue to bake until the lentils and vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven a third time, stir in the green bell pepper and sprinkle cheese over the top. Bake, uncovered, until cheese has melted, about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 19 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1169.3 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

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ASIEBA JOSHUA SIMPSON

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Just tried this recipe and it turned out great! The lentils were tender and flavorful, and the cheese melted perfectly. Will definitely be making this again.

Nabakooza Brenda

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Delicious and easy to make! I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lentils are hearty and filling, and the cheese adds a creamy richness. I like to serve it with a side of roasted vegetables.

Alpheous Ntim

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I made this baked lentils recipe last night and it was a hit! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the cheese added a nice gooey texture. I also loved the addition of the herbs and spices, which gave the dish a really flavorful taste. Overall, this

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